The Study of Religion Ph.D. program is designed as a 6-year program that includes the following components. Please see the approved study_of_religion_degree_requirements_05.14.19.pdf for full details.
- Coursework
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- Core Courses (16 Units)
- Historical Roots of the Study of Religion (4 units)
- Foundational Theories of Religion (4 units)
- Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion (4 units)
- Field Profile Seminar I and II (2 units each)
- Elective Courses (44 Units) - Doctoral students select both a Regional Area of Specialization and a Thematic Area of Specialization. They also select a secondary Regional Area of Specialization for their Area of Competence.
- REGIONAL Areas of Specialization (3 courses in Primary area and 2 courses in Secondary area):
- American Religious Cultures
- Mediterranean Religions
- Asian Religions
- THEMATIC Areas of Specialization (3 courses in chosen area):
- Values, Ethics and Human Rights
- Modernity, Science and Secularism
- Visual Culture, Media and Technology
- Language, Rhetoric and Performance
- Body and Praxis
- Theory and Method
- REGIONAL Areas of Specialization (3 courses in Primary area and 2 courses in Secondary area):
- Core Courses (16 Units)
- Language Requirement: Competence in the languages of primary research (as determined by the Major Professor, in consultation with the Graduate Committee) must be demonstrated prior to advancement to candidacy.
- Preliminary Exam and Qualifying Exam-GREL Exam Policies and Procedures. August 2020_0.pdf
- Dissertation and Final Oral Exam (Defense)-GREL-Dissertation Defense Guidelines 2020_0.pdf
- Optional Designated Emphasis: Students may choose an additional specialization with one of the affiliated Designated Emphases (graduate minors).